Imagine biting into a crispy, golden salmon fish finger that bursts with tangy lime flavor and perfectly tender seafood inside. These aren't your ordinary fish fingers – they're a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food that will transform your dinner routine from mundane to magnificent. Whether you're looking to impress your family or create a quick yet sophisticated meal, these salmon lime fish fingers are about to become your new culinary obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting salmon fillets into uniform finger-sized strips, approximately 3-4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs with lime zest, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful coating mixture.
- Set up a breading station with three separate shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Pat salmon strips dry with paper towels to ensure better coating adhesion.
- Dredge each salmon strip first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Arrange breaded salmon fingers on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Drizzle or spray a light coating of olive oil over the fish fingers to help them crisp up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and salmon is cooked through with an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fish fingers before serving.
- Serve hot with a side of tartar sauce, lime wedges, or your preferred dipping sauce.
Tips
- Pat the salmon strips completely dry before breading to ensure a crisp, even coating that sticks perfectly.
- Use fresh lime zest for maximum flavor impact – the oils in fresh zest are much more potent than dried alternatives.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; give each fish finger space to crisp up evenly.
- For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked salmon at 145°F.
- Serve immediately after resting to maintain the crispy exterior and moist interior.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces like spicy aioli or cilantro-lime crema for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 200kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 97mg
